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Although I'm somewhat of a gram weenie, I have to say that I
leave my CCF pads full length & rectangular. I move around so
I don't think a pad designed for just a right or left diagonal lay
would work for me.

There have been several discussions on this topic...it will take some digging, but they're here to be found. Seems like Brandon had some plans that involved making short cuts along the sides to allow the pad to conform to the loaded hammock.

Dave

"I dearly love the state of Texas, but I consider that a harmless perversion on my part, and discuss it only with consenting adults". Molly Ivins

At first Brandon recommended acute angles cut it at waist to avoid bunching up. Then there was a post after that recommending just slits cut so there was "Overlap" of the "Cuts" I tried both methods and both would end up tearing the CCF at the apex. Then the duct tape... (Good thing these were the cheap WW CCF.) Looks like hell now but works... Best remedy for "Bunching up" is to cut the pad more narrow (especially at waist) and use a TQ for that downy goodness feel.
Now I measure the shoulders, add a couple inches each side (At the top) then taper to 18-24: depending on hammock. Angle the taper if you choose (Ala BB footbox) You can use taped newspaper for a pattern if you are wanting to get it right the first time, Lol

I also tried the 1/16" Minicell (Got a good deal on clearance but shipping a killer) that Brandon says has the thermal properties of the 1/8" of other brands. Following that advice, two pieces should be like a 1/4" thermal equivalent. The really good thing is this stuff doubles and rolls real tight. Good for summer, above 60 deg I'd say but tried doubling to 55 deg with good results. I have a wide Burrow to wrap around so your results ay vary.
Now I cut my long piece in two separating the torso from the footbox (Or sitpad) piece keeping it in the hammock for adjustments in the night.

Last edited by soundmanob; 07-05-2010 at 18:58.

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